Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.47%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Malbec
Malbec100%
Drinking Window 8-10 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu (decomposed granite)
Elevation 180.0 meters
Vine Age 9 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Micro Fermenters
Maceration 3 days
Oak Aging 27 months
Bottling Date July 2019
Production Details Grapes were handpicked at full ripeness in February 2018. Yield was approximately 1 ton per ha. Must treatment: cold maceration for 3 days. Fermentation: open micro fermenters. Pressing: basket pressed. Malolactic fermentation: in the barrel. Maturation: 27 Months in French oak barrel. Production: 1,070 liters.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vibrant red and black currants, freshly picked strawberries, spice, floral perfume
Palate: layered, smooth, balanced tannin structure, deep fruit flavours, succulent, spicy
Food Pairing beef empanadas, smoky cured beef, spaghetti bolognese
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bosmans Crossing, 11 Distillery Road, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 894 4764
Email
Owner
Dave and Jane Lello
Cellarmaster
Jane Lello